PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.26 g, 1h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-285 BC.

Triton XXIV
Lot: 800. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 5 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.26 g, 1h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-285 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck, [tiny Δ behind ear] / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above A. CPE 137; Svoronos 247; SNG Copenhagen –; Meydancikkale 3195–233. Beautiful deep iridescent tone, underlying luster, short hairline flan crack, a couple of very light scratches under tone. EF. Well centered.

From the Batory Collection. Ex New York Sale XXX (9 January 2013), lot 236; Numismatic Fine Arts FPL 22 (Spring 1982), no. 32.


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